The move aims to ensure accurate records for the ongoing distribution of textbooks under the government’s One-to-One policy.
In a notice published on Wednesday, KICD emphasized that it seeks to confirm the current number of students taking each subject, as well as the textbooks already received.
“All principals of public senior schools are requested to submit the current number of Grade 10 learners by subject and textbooks received per subject,” the notice read in part.
The updated data will inform the second phase of textbook distribution, ensuring that every Grade 10 learner has access to the required learning materials for all subjects.
KICD noted that the first phase of textbook distribution had already been completed using figures initially provided by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
Officials say the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Kenya’s education system and support students’ learning experience.
Accurate enrolment figures are critical to avoid shortages or delays in textbook delivery, particularly in high-demand subjects such as mathematics, sciences, and languages.
Principals across the country have been given a strict deadline to submit the updated data to their respective county education offices, after which KICD will begin preparing the second batch of textbooks for distribution.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, noting that timely access to textbooks is vital for student performance and overall learning outcomes.
“Ensuring that every student has the right textbooks is a fundamental step in achieving equitable education,” said Jane Wanjiku, an education consultant.
As Kenya continues to implement reforms in the education sector, KICD’s call for updated Grade 10 learner data highlights the importance of planning and accountability in delivering quality learning resources to schools nationwide.
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